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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. By what time of day is the city of Sethanon surrounded by Murmandamus' advance cavalry?

2. Where did the first Murmandamus die?

3. Where does Arutha suggest that a merchant go that they meet on their way to Sethanon?

4. How old is Galain?

5. What do Jimmy and Locklear think Murmandamus may be after in Sethanon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do giants look like?

2. Why does Lord Highcastle refuse to join Arutha and evacuate to Sethanon?

3. Describe the City of Forever.

4. What would happen if the Valheru return?

5. What does Arutha show Lord Highcastle at the beginning of Chapter 17?

6. How should Pug and Tomas have rescued Macros rather than landing?

7. What surprise does Jimmy prepare for Murmandamus as they leave Highcastle's garrison?

8. Why does Guy believe that Murmandamus plans on taking Armengar in four weeks?

9. What happened when a huge battering ram was rammed against the southern gate of the city?

10. What happens to Roald as he, Martin, Laurie, and Baru see trolls and then Dark Brothers on their way to Stone Mountain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Guy uses many different tactics as he fights Murmandamus' troops. Argue whether Guy uses more offensive or defensive tactics to fight the enemy. Use examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Explain how the author uses tension in the novel to tell the story, whether the novel is low or high tension, and whether the amount of the tension in the novel advances the plot. Use examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the origins and powers of Pug, Tomas, and Macros using examples from the novel.

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